Filmmaking for Dummies

Filmmaking for Dummies
by Bryan Michael Stoller

Filmmaking for Dummies
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Author: Bryan Michael Stoller
Foreword: Jerry Lewis
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-07-01
ISBN: 0764524763
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: For Dummies

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Book Review: Satisfaction as always
Summary: 4 Stars

Filmmaking For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/Education))

I'm working on a novel in which the hero is an independent filmmaker. Although I do have some knowledge of the industry, I didn't feel sufficiently informed to accurately include details in the book. However, since I don't plan to turn the book into a movie, I didn't need a technical manual. Dummies to the rescue.

This book provided precisely the information I wanted in the usual easy-to-comprehend style for which this series is famous. I suspect it would be equally valuable for someone considering making a film. I would suggest other books on the subject be acquired before proceeding with the latter, but as a source of basic information, Filmmaking for Dummies is an excellent resource.
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Summary of Filmmaking for Dummies

Film is a powerful medium. Successful filmmakers possess the passion to visually tell a story that will affect people's emotions, make them see things differently, help them discover new ideas, or just create an escape for them.

Whether you love the experience of being enthralled by movies or the excitement, challenge, and magic of making the movie yourself, Filmmaking For Dummies is your primer to creating a respectable product. For the seasoned professional, this friendly reference can inspire you with fresh ideas ? before you embark on your next big flick. Get ready to roll with expert information on

  • Defining the difference between independent and studio films
  • Knowing what genre fits your fancy
  • Finding perfect locations
  • Storyboarding your film
  • Directing the action
  • Giving credit and titles

    Written from the author's 30 years of hands-on work as a writer, producer, and film director, Filmmaking For Dummies carries you through from screenplay to distribution, with lots of experience-packed insight into

  • Writing or finding a screenplay
  • Raising financing for your film
  • Budgeting and scheduling your film
  • Hiring the right actors and crew
  • Planning, shooting, and directing your film
  • Putting your film together in the editing room
  • Finding a distributor to get your film in from of an audience
  • Entering (and maybe even winning) film festivals

    Taking into account the advent of digital technology, author Bryan Michael Stoller focuses on creative elements that apply to both film and video production. He also points our technical differences and notes the many similarities between traditional and newer age making of motion pictures ? all in a fun and engaging way that'll have you shooting for the stars!

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